Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative (WPMC) has teamed with Ferris State University
to serve as title sponsor of the 15th annual Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit
on Friday, Nov. 1 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. The event showcases the
university's commitment to creating opportunities for its students.
"Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative is proud to serve as title sponsor of this
year's Ferris Foundation for Excellence Benefit," said Kim Molitor, president and
CEO of WPMC. "The cooperative has enjoyed an outstanding 10-year partnership with
Ferris, serving as the university's power supplier. We are pleased to support Ferris
students and faculty through this event."
WPMC was organized in 2000 and today serves 19 members, all leaders in their respective
areas of business and education. Ferris, a member since 2003, is one of five universities
in Michigan that purchase electricity from WPMC.
"The Ferris Foundation is proud to be partnering with Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative,"
said Carla Miller, the foundation's executive director and associate vice president
for Special and Leadership Gifts. "WPMC's title sponsorship is a true testament of
its dedication to Ferris State University and interest in supporting student scholarships
and faculty and staff grants. It's a win-win for everyone."
The benefit will feature a keynote address by Emmy Award-winning news correspondent
John Quiñones, host of ABC's popular TV series "What Would You Do?" and co-anchor
of the network's "Primetime" news magazine.
The benefit supports The Ferris Foundation for Excellence Scholarship Program and
Exceptional Merit Grant awards for faculty and staff. "Given the Opportunity, 'What
Would You Do?'" is the theme of the 2013 event, which will highlight student scholarship
winners and merit grant recipients whose work has significant educational and outreach
potential.
The black-tie-optional event will begin with cocktails and a VIP reception for sponsors
with Quiñones at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the program
at 8 p.m.
WPMC, headquartered in Cadillac, is an Alternative Electric Supplier licensed by the
Michigan Public Service Commission to participate in the state's electric choice market.
WPMC, one of a few suppliers active in both the Consumers Energy and Detroit Edison
service areas, is owned and operated by its members, differentiating it from all other
Alternative Electric Suppliers in the state.
The Foundation is in its 15th year of providing scholarship assistance to many students
who might not otherwise have access to a Ferris education in addition to providing
financial support for faculty study, exploration and service.
